Personal finance

The Fed may soon cut interest rates. That could make your next trip abroad more expensive

The U.S. Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates before year’s end. That could make future trips abroad more expensive…

Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here’s how to stop them

Employment scams surged last year, as criminals leveraged artificial intelligence to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting job seekers,…

Rent a car for a road trip, or drive your own? 5 things to consider

Summer is the season of road trips. A record 70.9 million Americans are expected to travel by car during the…

Is inflation Biden’s or Trump’s fault? The answer isn’t so simple, economists say

The recent U.S. presidential debate saw both candidates trade barbs related to the economy. High pandemic-era inflation was among the…

How thousands of Americans got caught in fintech’s false promise and lost access to bank accounts

When Natasha Craft first got a Yotta banking account in 2021, she loved using it so much she told her…

What Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour says about ‘passion tourism’

Taylor Swift’s European tour was top of mind for Nikita Rao when planning where to go for her family’s annual…

Is the U.S. stock market too ‘concentrated’? Here’s what to know

The U.S. stock market has become dominated by about a handful of companies in recent years. Some experts question whether…

Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

How’s your 401(k) looking? A new report shows Americans are saving more, but probably need to do even more.  Vanguard has…

Fewer Americans are buying life insurance. Here’s when you might need it

Fewer Americans are buying life insurance than in the past, which suggests households may be at financial risk in the…

More states expected to roll out Inflation Reduction Act energy-efficiency rebates this summer

New York is launching a program offering homeowners up to $14,000 in total rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades to their property,…